Monday, June 15, 2009

Brunch Week: Puttanesca Scramble and Chive Spelt Biscuits

The Chef: Kailey

The Menu: A delectable brunch, taken straight from the pages of Vegan Brunch! Ms. Kailey treats us to two superb, savory dishes: the Puttanesca Scramble and Chive Spelt Biscuits. Both were highly delicious, and we could have sat and chatted for hours, as you're supposed to do at brunch. Then we remembered that there's this little thing called VegNews magazine that doesn't just make itself, so we got back to work.

The Goods: Welcome to Brunch Week! We're celebrating two things in the office this week, namely the recently released Vegan Brunch, and the return of our dear Ms. Abby as a full-fledged staffer! As you might recall, Abby has a thing for brunch, so putting the two together seemed like a natural fit. So, all this week we'll be making mouth-watering brunch recipes from the book. But wait, there's more! We'll also be giving away one copy of Vegan Brunch—signed by one Isa Chandra Moskowitz—every day! To throw your hat in the ring for today's copy, tell us in the comments: What's your preferred brunch M.O., sweet or savory?

Hmmm...such a toughie. I'd have to say it depends on what mood I'm in. Bagelwich with a soy sausage patty, lettuce, tomato, and toffutti cream cheese is delish but other days I need a little somethin' sweet like "fronch toast."

Savory with a bit of sweet on the side but definitely savory, I am a multi-course brunch fanatic. I'll start with a bit of fresh fruit, then a savory tofu, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes & onions scramble and hash browns. Then I finish with a sweet soy-latte & cookie. Of course, drinks include a Mimosa or Bloody Mary depending on the night before. Just love brunch & would love to have this book by Isa. Thanks.

Savory. No, sweet. Definitely savory. Can I just go with both? I really love biscuits. I mean, I really love them. I also love cinnamon rolls. I like it all. I want the chive biscuits in the picture, though. Nom, nom, nom!

I have more of a sweet tooth and go for pancakes or waffles. Chocolate chip pancakes or chocolate chip waffles, if I had my choice. But, the perfect brunch would have a bit of savory too, like a little tofu scamble and some veggie sausage on the side. Yum!

I also think that I can have both Savory and Sweet for bunch (and from the looks of this book, it is entirely possible!). I don't want to have to choose.... I guess if I had to pick one, I'd picky .... savory!

I'm a sweet-tooth gal so I like to go for something sweet. That way it doubles as a weekend treat! :) Waffles or pancakes with cinnamon and agave syrup or fluffy scones with Tofutti cream cheese and jam.

I like me a hearty assortment of brunchy delectables, but when it comes to topping things like pancakes & waffles, the thought of soy whipped cream, fresh berries, and chocolate chips make me a sweet-lovin' guy!

Some yummy thick Belgian waffles dripping with warm maple syrup sounds soooo good right now! I definitely have a sweet tooth!However, for me the whole point of brunch is not to limit yourself. So when I think of brunch I always think of menu items that provide a balance of both sweet and savory vegan foods.